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Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Melbourne, Dept. of Zoology, 2004. / Typescript (photocopy). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 202-234).

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 119-147) Also available in print.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 119-147) Also available online.

Proefschrift Universiteit van Amsterdam. / Met lit.opg. en samenvatting in het Nederlands.

Thesis (M.S.)--Springfield College, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Thesis (M.S.)--Springfield College, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:27:58Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2009-07-30Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T18:56:54Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 bortoluzzi_nl_me_jabo.pdf: 5363180 bytes, checksum: 01657c22b49f547c3066170e77038b8e (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) / Neste trabalho foi avaliada a cinética da evolução do processo cicatricial em Piaractus mesopotamicus alimentados com ração suplementada por cromo trivalente e/ou parede celular de Saccharomyces cerevisiae, distribuídos ao acaso em quatro grupos; T1= controle sem suplemento; T2= com 0,3% de parede celular; T3= com 0,3% parede celular +18 mg de cromo trivalente/kg de ração; T4= com 18 mg de cromo trivalente/kg de ração. Após o período de alimentação de 105 dias, foram realizadas incisões na pele para a remoção da epiderme e derme. A avaliação do processo cicatricial foi realizada macroscopicamente e microscopicamente após um, três, sete, 14, 21, 28 e 35 dias de induzir as lesões. Na avaliação macroscópica foi utilizada a área de retração da ferida representativa da média de cada grupo. Para avaliação microscópica foram retirados fragmentos de pele do bordo superior até o inferior incluindo a musculatura. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à análise de variância, e quando significativos foram comparados pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. No exame macroscópico e na análise histológica, as lesões dos animais que receberam ração suplementada por parede celular de S. cerevisiae ou cromo trivalente os eventos do processo cicatricial foram antecipados em relação ao grupo controle. A área de retração das feridas apresentou diferença entre os dias de avaliação demonstrando um aumento progressivo da velocidade do processo cicatricial, entretanto sem diferenças entre os grupos. A espessura da epiderme e derme, o número de células caliciformes e de neovasos não diferiram entre os grupos, contudo demonstraram a evolução do processo cicatricial nos diferentes tempos avaliados. / This study evaluated the kinetics of the evolution of the healing process in P. mesopotamicus fed with ration supplemented with trivalent chromium and/or cell wall of S. cerevisiae, distributed at random into four groups; T1 = control without supplement, T2 = with 0.3% of the cell wall, T3 = with 0.3% cell wall +18 mg of trivalent chromium/kg diet, T4 = with 18 mg of trivalent chromium/kg diet. After the feeding period of 105 days, incisions were made in the skin to remove the epidermis and dermis. The evaluation of the healing process was performed macroscopically and microscopically after one, three, seven, 14, 21, 28 and 35 days induction of injuries. For macroscopical evaluation was used the rate of retraction of the wound representative of the average of each group. For microscopical evaluation pieces of skin were removed from the upper to the lower including muscle. Data were submitted to analysis of variance and when significant were compared by Tukey test at 5% probability. On macroscopic examination and histological analysis, the lesions of animals fed with ration supplemented with cell wall of S. cerevisiae or trivalent chromium the events of the healing process were anticipated in the control group. The area of wound retraction was different between the days of valuation showing a progressive increase of speed the healing process, however without differences between groups. The thickness of the epidermis and dermis, the number of goblet cells and neovascularization didn’t differ between groups, although, demonstrated the evolution of the healing process in different moments.

Today we are no longer only motivated by a paycheck, the new generation needs to feel that the work they are doing is stimulating, fun, and challenging. Gamification is based on the old concept of sales competitions. It is about using game elements in non-game contexts to bring out the fun in work. However, one has to keep in mind the culture in which the gamified system in implemented. Since it is in culture, values and goals are developed. These goals and values have an effect on our motivation, by affecting how we are motivated. Masculinity is one of Hofstede’s six cultural dimensions. Masculine cultures are more focused in achievements and rewards. This is something that is also commonly employed in gamified systems. Consequently, what is researched is: Does the cultural dimension of masculinity have an impact on the motivation from gamification? – Why, or why not? The question is studied with theoretical foundation from three perspectives: motivation, gamification, and culture. Furthermore, to answer this question, both qualitative and quantitative research was conducted. The study was done with Volkswagen in Sweden and their employees, and it centered around Volkswagen’s use of gamification in their sales department, and employee motivation. The results indicated that the employees generally appreciate the sales competitions and that they generally feel motivated. However, the results also indicated that they were not motivated in accordance with traditional gamification elements and theory. Nevertheless, it could be concluded that in Volkswagen’s case, gamification does have a motivational impact on the employees, even though they belong to a feminine culture.